BPW Edmonton Presents: Powerful Influence in Your Community

BPW Edmonton

Powerful Influence: Our second, in a series of four.

Powerful Influence in the Community with Paulette Senior and Sarah Hoffman.

Join us Thursday, March 17th as we sit down with Paulette Senior and Sarah Hoffman for a moderated discussion on Powerful Influence, as it relates to the community. Moderated by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaemacpherson/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shae MacPherson</a>.Your Speakers: 1. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulette-senior-80b3365/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Paulette Senior</a>, CEO and President of Canadian Women’s FoundationPaulette has devoted her life and career to breaking down systemic barriers and building up diverse women and girls. Her personal experience immigrating to Canada from Jamaica as a young girl ignited her interest in social justice and helped make her the dynamic, grounded leader she is today.Paulette’s career began in social services in some of Toronto’s most underserved neighbourhoods. She witnessed the need for systemic change and learned the power of putting the voices of women and equity-seeking communities first. She became known for her excellence in shelter, employment, and housing service provision, as well as for her intersectional approach to advocacy. She has earned numerous awards and has become one of the most respected women leaders in Canada.In 2016, Paulette joined the Canadian Women’s Foundation as President and CEO after a decade serving as CEO of YWCA Canada. She is a sought-after thought-leader on numerous issues including gender equity and gender-based violence; women’s poverty and the wage gap; girls’ empowerment; and leadership. Her focus at the Foundation is to bolster an inclusive national movement for all women, girls, and communities across Canada.2. <a href="https://www.albertandpcaucus.ca/your-mlas/sarah-hoffman" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sarah Hoffman</a>, MLA for Edmonton-Glenora, Opposition Deputy Leader, and Education CriticAs the MLA for Edmonton-Glenora since 2015, Sarah has proven to be a passionate representative who works hard every day to serve Albertans. Sarah’s record as a School Trustee for the Edmonton Public School Board is just one example of her dedication to making sure all Albertans get the education they deserve. As Minister of Health and Deputy Premier, Sarah continued to prioritize the concerns of Albertans by fighting to ensure all patients are treated in good hospitals that provide a high standard of care.A lifelong learner, Sarah has a Master of Education degree in educational policy studies and a Bachelor of Education in secondary math from the University of Alberta. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in math and a Bachelor of Arts in religion from Concordia University College of Alberta.

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